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Orchestral Articulation Demo
2026-01-23 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
The MIDI Association will show a working demo of the Orchestral Articulation Profile at NAMM 2026.
This profile will standardize the method for embedding articulations directly into the MIDI 2.0 Note On message.
Once implemented by plugin companies using the MIDI -CI helper library being developed by the 4 plugin format companies ( AU, AAX, CLAP and VST) this will provide composers a standardized way to handle orchestral articulations.
MIDI Association member Audio Impressions has developed a sample library that supports a wide range of different articulations and The MIDI Association helped create a hardware prototype that allows switching the articulations by MIDI 2.0 note attributes.

Chuck Sutton live on Push 3 & the Orchid
2026-01-23 16:15 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States

Jamstik presents Cloudchord & Youngteam
2026-01-23 17:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
Cloudchord
Cloudchord (Derek VanScoten) is a producer, guitarist, and genre-bending architect of atmospheric dance and chillhop, blending jazz, classical guitar, and left-field hip-hop into a blissfully hypnotic sound that has earned over 100 million streams and an Emmy for his documentary scoring work. Through lush releases like Bloom Bap and collaborations with artists such as Emancipator and Big Gigantic, he continues to crystallize a signature style of rolling grooves and dense melody while delivering engaging live performances and expanding the possibilities of electronic music.

Youngteam

Will’s relationship with the guitar began early and quickly grew into a lifelong pursuit of musical expression, shaped by jazz studies with LA session icon Steve Watson and further refined at the New School for Jazz in New York. After four years touring the world as Twenty One Pilots’ playback engineer, he now works in Los Angeles as a session guitarist and producer, bringing rare technical precision, deep musicality, and a distinctive melodic voice that elevates every collaboration.

BandLab presents: DATSUNN & OddKidOut
2026-01-23 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
DATSUNN

DATSUNN is a prolific content creator and producer known for Twitch streams, viral beat-making videos, and collaborations with brands like Native Instruments and Roland, drawing listeners in with an entrancing blend of classic hip-hop, soul, and R&B. Influenced by everyone from J Dilla to Curtis Mayfield, his ultra-smooth, era-spanning sound represents a fresh yet familiar new wave emerging from Windsor, Ontario and its deep connection to Detroit.

OddKidOut

OddKidOut is a Philadelphia-based multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer whose dark, percussion-driven electronic sound grew from a childhood spent drumming in touring bands before evolving into finger-drumming and Ableton-based production, creating music for the underdog with a signature blend of grit and lush atmosphere. After his breakthrough Solstice EP on Skrillex’s OWSLA imprint, he has released across major electronic and mainstream labels, earned support from artists like A-Trak and deadmau5, and now brings his genre-fusing, high-energy live show incorporating ridiculous finger-drumming prowess to stages worldwide.

2026 MIDI Association Lifetime Achievement Awards Ceremony
2026-01-24 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
The MIDI Association is proud to invite NAMM attendees to a special Lifetime Achievement Awards Ceremony honoring pioneers whose work helped define MIDI, computer music, and modern music production.
• Chris Adam — Co-founder of C-Lab and Emagic, key architect behind Notator and Logic
• Roy Elkins — Connector of artists, technology, and community across the global music ecosystem
• Greg Hendershott — Founder of Cakewalk, who democratized MIDI sequencing on personal computers
• David Kusek — Founder of Passport Designs and pioneer of computer music and MIDI education
• Gerhard Lengeling — Co-founder of C-Lab and Emagic, creator of Logic and architect of modern DAWs
• Dave Oppenheim — Co-founder of Opcode Systems and pioneer of MIDI sequencing and DAW workflows
• Charlie Steinberg — Founder of Steinberg, visionary behind modern MIDI sequencing and virtual studios
• Emile “Dr. T” Tobenfeld — Algorithmic music innovator who expanded MIDI’s creative boundaries

2025 MIDI Innovation Awards at NAMM 2026
2026-01-24 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
Join us at The MIDI Association Booth 10302 at the front of Hall A as we highlight The MIDI Innovation Awards winners for 2025.

Azoteq MIDI 2.0 Full Motion Key Position Sensor Module — Full-stroke key position sensors that enhance expression for MPE and MIDI 2.0 synths.
Circle Guitar — An electric guitar fused with a MIDI-programmable sequencer for new rhythmic and sonic possibilities.
JAM_BOT — A system for real-time human-AI co-created symbolic music improvisation with live visualization.
Native Instruments Kontakt 8 — The latest edition of NI’s sampling platform with intelligent MIDI tools.
Native Instruments Kontrol S-Series MK3 — Next-generation MIDI keyboard controller with deep integration and MIDI 2.0 support.
Playtonik — A musical fidget toy using shapes to produce ambient or energetic soundscapes

Innovators Meetup with Rock Paper Scissors
2026-01-24 12:15 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
Meet all the musical instrument, software and app innovators at NAMM! Everyone gets the mic in this networking session. Introduce yourself, connect faces to names, then break to network one on one. You’ll meet new collaborators, customers, allies, and friends. With Adam McHeffey (Rock Paper Scissors) as a facilitator, networking feels inviting, relaxed, and human.
Rock Paper Scissors and the MIDI Association bring innovators together: Meet Adam and the Rock Paper Scissors team at their Innovator Hub (booth 10607) to demo some of the most inspiring innovations for creating and experiencing music!

SoundGirls- Women Working In Professional Audio
2026-01-24 13:15 - 13:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
SoundGirls was established to provide women working in professional audio a community to come to for support and advice, and for empowerment and inspiration.
Since its founding, SoundGirls has grown into an international organization with over 6,000 members and chapters worldwide. We provide scholarships, mentorships, job placement, business development, and workshops. We firmly believe in “You Can’t Be What You Can’t See” and feature a monthly profile on Women in Audio as well as monthly bloggers that share their experiences and expertise.

MIDI In Music Education
2026-01-24 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
Our goal is to raise awareness about MIDI in education at schools (secondary, college and university, and pro schools), MIDI Musical Instrument manufacturers and Dealers who sell MIDI products.
SAE Mexico, The NAMM MIDI Fund and The MIDI Association
SAE Mexico has been selected to create a MIDI In Music Education curriculum in both English and Spanish by the MIDI Association.
SAE Mexico have a unique relationship with Coursera, the massive open online course provider so the curriculum and certification will be available at no charge.
All of the materials created for The MIDI In Music Education curriculum will also be provided under a Creative Common license.
This means that Universities, Schools, Dealers and digital musical instrument manufacturers can include portions of the MIDI Association materials without any concerns about copyrights or licenses by just a simple Creative Commons attribution.

Music Accessibility
2026-01-24 15:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
We think everyone should be able to experience the joy of making music.
We brought together music accessibility experts from all over the world to meet regularly & discuss how to make digital musical instruments more accessible.
Join Athan Billias from the MIDI Association Executive Board, Tobi Hunke from Ableton Drummer and Connect through MIDI, Haim Kairy from Arcana Instruments, and Lachi from RAMPD as we discuss the latest advances in Music Accessibility.

Rampd-Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities
2026-01-24 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
Rampd will bring a number of artists to perform at The MIDI Association Booth 10302 on Saturday, January 24 right after the Music Accessibility event.
Deshaymond Solomon
Deshaymond is a blind R&B artist, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and the visionary founder of Deshaymond Media LLC.
Ivan Estralla, is a Mariachi singer, concert producer, and cultural storyteller dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of Mexican music.
Indi Robinson is a groundbreaking deaf actress redefining the way music is experienced by blending American Sign Language with expressive artistry.
LACHI
Award Winning Artist, CEO RAMPD
Lachi is an award-winning recording artist, global renowned disability advocate, Recording Academy National Trustee, who’s produced a GRAMMY-Nominated album. Lachi is the Founder/CEO of the U.N.-recognized organization RAMPD.org—a consultancy group working with music industry giants on disability-inclusive solutions, as well as a global network of music creators and professionals with disabilities and neurodivergence. Her 2023 peer-reviewed work on accessibility in the recording industry has been published by the Audio Engineering Society. Named a USA Today Woman of the Year and included in Forbes Accessibility 100 list, Lachi’s work amplifying access in the music industry has landed in Billboard, TIME Magazine, Good Morning America and the New York Times.

The 41st CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
2026-03-11 09:00 - 2026-03-13 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim Marriott, 700 W Convention Way,, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
41st CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
Dates: March 11 – March 13, 2026
Location: Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA, USA
The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is the largest event of its kind worldwide, serving as a vital global platform for authentic representation, innovation, and empowerment. Accessibility leaders, researchers, developers, and advocates from across the globe gather to share ideas, challenges, and innovations.
This conference is an essential space for exchanging global best practices, groundbreaking research, and emerging technologies that empower people with disabilities across borders. Attendees will gain insights on how shifting policies, such as the European Accessibility Act and others, are influencing product development and shaping more inclusive societies.
The event fosters cross-cultural collaboration, promotes universal design principles, and strengthens a global community united in dismantling barriers in education, employment, and daily life.
The MIDI Association: Booth 1312
Expo Visitor Pass
An Expo Visitor Pass is required to enter the free Exhibit Hall. Expo Visitor Pass registration is now open. Expo Visitor Pass will also be available on-site, Wednesday through Friday (March 11 to March 13). A single Expo Visitor Pass registration is good for all three days the Exhibit Hall is open.
General Public and Conference Registered Participants
Wednesday, March 11: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday, March 12: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday, March 13: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
For more details, please visit the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference website.

Super Booth 2026
2026-05-08 08:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Super Booth, The Fez, Berlin, Germany
The MIDI Association booth at Super Booth 2026 will be at: Booth O243
We will feature demos of the latest MIDI specifications and a special music accessibility demo
